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Summary for 746 S Elmgrove ST S / Parcel ID 7327901555 / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name:
Style: American Foursquare Neighborhood: South Park
Built By: Year Built: 1910
 
Significance
This house is included for its form and for its contribution to our knowledge of early 20th Century South Park.
 
Appearance
This house is a simple American Foursquare with Craftsman detail. The two story box has a hipped roof wit open eave and exposed rafter ends. The asymmetrical entrance porch is also hipped and is supported by square columns which rest on rails composed of siding. A set of three, one-over-one wooden windows add interest to the façade. The upper lights are harlequin pattern with wood muntins. Asbestos shingles cover the original siding and the porch is partially enclosed.

Detail for 746 S Elmgrove ST S / Parcel ID 7327901555 / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Shingle - Concrete/Asbestos Foundation(s): Unknown
Roof Type(s): Hip Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition
Building Type: Domestic - Single Family Plan: Square
Structural System: Balloon Frame/Platform Frame No. of Stories: two
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Changes to Windows: Intact
Changes to Plan: Intact
Changes to Original Cladding: Extensive
Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 746 S Elmgrove ST S / Parcel ID 7327901555 / Inv #


Photo taken Jun 01, 1991
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